The Kingdom of Algeria, more commonly known as Algeria, is a nation in Northern Africa and a Spanish protectorate. The King of Algeria is a cousin of the King of Spain. Algeria used to be a French colony, but became an independent nation after the Roman intervention in Africa. Algeria was in a chaotic state for approximately a year before Spain aided the rise of a democratic government and installed the new king. Algeria continues to prosper under the wing of Spain. The current Prime Minister is Idris Suria, leader of the Algerian Democratic Front.